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6 Best Nespresso Machines

After 18 hours of research evaluating 42 products, we picked Nespresso Pixie by Breville as our top choice.

Ready to change the way you think about single serve coffee makers? We’ve lined up the best Nespresso machine options to do just that - and we’ve read through thousands of Nespresso reviews to get to the absolute best.

Nespresso vs Keurig

If you’ve always found Keurig pods to be weak (which some people do - though not everyone), you should fear not. Nespresso pods are bold and full of flavor and you’ve got more options than you might imagine when it comes to the pods you choose.

In addition, Nespresso pods are totally recyclable (unlike K-cups). You get the convenience of the push system without the ecological guilt that goes with it.

Sounds good so far, right?

And, you’re going to love the speed at which these machines deliver the perfect cup of coffee every single time.

Nespresso Vertuoline vs Original Line

Before you rush off to buy the best Nespresso machine for you (which we seriously recommend doing), there is something you need to know. There are two types of Nespresso pods (and therefore machines) and they’re not interchangeable.

If you buy an Original Line Nespresso Machine, you need to buy Original Line pods. If you go for a VertuoLine Nespresso Machine, you’ll need VertuoLine pods. And you may just want to go this way if you don’t trust yourself to make the perfect cup as these have an imprinted code on each capsule that tells the machine exactly what to do.

Best Budget VertuoLine Machine

Nespresso Vertuo by Breville

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82 User Score

4.3 Editor Score

57 Bought

Why People Love it

Amazing, bold coffee and espresso
Terrific crema
High-quality machine

82 User Score

4.3 Editor Score

57 Bought

ProsCons

15-second heat time
Large capacity water tank
Easy to use and clean

Doesn't allow for much customization

Details

This VertuoLine Nespresso brews both coffee and cappuccino with the single press of the button. It's super easy to use between the intuitive control panel and code technology written into every pod.

And the sliding tray allows you to choose your cup size.

While it doesn't come with a milk connection, you can sometimes pick up this model with an Aeroccino Plus for even cheaper than the Nespresso Vertuo model. You gotta love that!

Which pods: VertuoLine

Heat up time: 15 seconds

Pump pressure: Centrifusion technology

Milk connection: None

Water tank: 40 ounces

Cup sizes:

espresso (1.35 oz)
coffee (7.7 oz)
alto (14 oz)

Used capsule space: 20

Auto shut off: Yes, after 9 minutes.

Dimensions:

L: 11.9"
W: 8.3"
H: 11.9"

Weight: 12.3 lbs

Price: While the standard price is $200, you can often find great deals on this machine, making it a real budget option.

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Best Nespresso Machine for Small Offices or Big Families

De'Longhi America Nespresso Lattissima Pro Machine

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85 User Score

4.2 Editor Score

44 Bought

Why People Love it

The notifications are great and the machine is easy to use
Makes great tasting coffees in just about any variety
Heats up quickly - even the milk

85 User Score

4.2 Editor Score

44 Bought

ProsCons

Amazingly simple to make ridiculously delicious coffee
Large water and milk reservoirs
Customize to your liking

Pricey
Does require some maintenance

Details

No matter what you want to make with this coffee machine, it's easy to use. The interface walks you through every step of the process, whether you're making coffee or servicing your machine. You get notifications for every step of the process as well, which we love.

Cleaning is simple with cycles that handle much of the work (and all you need to do is flip a switch). There's also a light by the coffee outlet which is great for dark corners.

And, on top of all of this, you can customise the already excellent coffee settings to your liking.

Which pods: Original Line

Heat up time: 25 seconds

Pump pressure: 19 bar

Milk connection: The detachable 1/2 litre milk container can be stored in the fridge and even sanitizes the milk wand with a 15-second hot steam blast.

Water tank: 44 ounces

Preset coffees:

ristretto
espresso
lungo
cappuccino
latte

Used capsule space: 16

Auto shut off: Yes, after 9 minutes.

Dimensions:

L: 7.6"
W: 10.79"
H: 13"

Weight: 12.6 lbs

Price: The MSRP is $800, but you can often find this for about half the price. Yes, that's expensive, but this is perhaps the most impressive machine you can find in this range.

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Best Budget OriginalLine Machine

Nespresso Inissia by De'Longhi with Aeroccino

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83 User Score

4.4 Editor Score

42 Bought

Why People Love it

Delicious espresso
Frother makes for a nice bundle
Easy to use and only takes a minimum amount of space

83 User Score

4.4 Editor Score

42 Bought

ProsCons

Makes great espresso with impressive crema
Good energy rating and easy cleaning
Features 2 programmable switches

Some pods crush in the machine
Can be a little noisy

Details

Though this Nespresso machine has a plastic-based construction, the quality of it is undeniable - and it's got a solid A Class energy rating.

There are 2 programmable switches for espresso and lungo and you can make bigger espressos by holding the button down for a little longer. That, plus the foldable drip tray, means you can make amazing coffee every single time.

And if you're a Breville kind of a person, you can pick up the same machine from that manufacturer.

Which pods: Original Line

Heat up time: 25 seconds

Pump pressure: 19 bar

Milk connection: Aeroccino milk frother

Water tank: 24 ounces

Cup size:

espresso (1.35 oz)
lungo (3.72 oz)

Used capsule space: 11

Auto shut off: Yes, after 9 minutes.

Dimensions:

L: 12.6"
W: 4.7"
H: 9"

Weight: 5.29 lbs

Price: The MSRP is $200, but you can usually pick it up for less. And, if you're not picky about the brand that manufactures it, you may want to check out the Breville model to see if it comes in any cheaper.

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Best Nespresso Machine for Cappuccino and Latte Lovers

De'Longhi Lattissima Plus Nespresso

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88 User Score

4.2 Editor Score

49 Bought

Why People Love it

Great for cappuccinos and lattes
Super easy to use and program
Great cleaning cycles and easy to clean

88 User Score

4.2 Editor Score

49 Bought

ProsCons

1-touch cappuccino or latte with quiet operation
Removable, easy-to-clean milk container
Super easy to use and programmable too

Smaller water tank
A little pricey

Details

If you want great cappuccinos and lattes, you really need to look into this machine.

It's got 5 different milk and coffee options - and the milk operation is remarkably quiet and easy to clean and maintain. Indeed, cleaning the overall machine is super easy, as is maintenance (and there's an indicator for that).

Plus, making drinks is even easier with illuminated keys and automatic controls.

Which pods: Original Line

Heat up time: 40 seconds

Pump pressure: 19 bar

Milk connection: The removable 12-ounce milk tank holds up to 2 cups worth of milk, with 1 touch heat or froth that's ultra quiet.

Water tank: 30 ounces

Preset coffees:

cappuccino
latte
macchiato
espresso
long coffee

Used capsule space: 10

Auto shut off: Yes, and you can set it between 30 minutes and 8 hours.

Dimensions:

L: 12.5"
W: 6.6"
H: 10.2"

Weight: 9 lbs

Price: The MSRP is $500, but most of the time you should be able to find this machine for much less. And, for what you get, it's absolutely worth it.

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Best VertuoLine Nespresso Machine

Nespresso Vertuo Evoluo by De'Longhi with Aeroccino

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92 User Score

4.3 Editor Score

81 Bought

Why People Love it

Amazing coffee and espresso
The crema is terrific, as is the Aeroccino
Better than Keurig coffee; free recycling of pods

92 User Score

4.3 Editor Score

81 Bought

ProsCons

Hotter than the original Vertuo
Fantastic cleaning cycle
Make coffee and espresso - no worries

Doesn't have an indicator to let you know the water tank is running low

Details

If you want a range of coffees and espressos, this is the machine for you. It's got it all and a gigantic water tank to boot. As the VertuoLine grows in popularity, you can expect the variety of flavors to do the same.

Plus, the centrifusion tech totally surpasses the crema you'll get in place of the standard 19 bar pressure.

And, in case you've heard that these machines don't produce hot enough coffee, you can rest assured that the problem has been fixed with this particular model.

Which pods: VertuoLine

Heat up time: 15 seconds

Pump pressure: centrifusion technology

Milk connection: Comes with the Aeroccino 3 milk frother.

Water tank: 54 ounces

Cup sizes:

espresso (1.35 oz)
double espresso (2.7 oz)
gran lungo (5 oz)
coffee (7.7 oz)
alto (14 oz)

Used capsule space: 17

Auto shut off: Yes, after 9 minutes.

Dimensions:

L: 12.3"
W: 9"
H: 12.2"

Weight: 11 lbs

Price: For a machine of this calibre, paying the usual price of roughly $230 is really not bad at all.

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Best Overall Nespresso Machine

Nespresso Pixie by Breville

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85 User Score

4.5 Editor Score

170 Bought

Why People Love it

A stylish machine with a small footprint
Makes delicious coffee with a superb crema
Easy to use and clean

85 User Score

4.5 Editor Score

170 Bought

ProsCons

Water tank-level indicators
Folding drip tray for a variety of cups
Convenient cord storage

Some large mugs don't fit easily
A few users find it on the noisy side

Details

There's a lot of reasons to love this particular Nespresso model, beginning with the wonderfully small footprint and easy to use system. Indeed, it's got just about everything you need for an amazing cup of coffee.

We particularly like the programmable buttons for cappuccino as well as lungo, the convenient power cord storage, and that this machine falls in the energy consumption class of A-40%.

Finally, if you're more of a De'Longhi type of person, you can pick up virtually the same model by this brand. If you don't have a preference, you may be happy to learn that there's usually one on sale.

Which pods: Original Line

Heat up time: 25 seconds

Pump pressure: 19 bar

Milk connection: You can get yourself an Aeroccino 3 with this if milk is what you're after. But, you will pay for the add-on.

Water tank: 24 ounces with backlit LED indicators to let you know it's time to refill.

Cup sizes:

espresso (1.35 oz)
lungo (3.72 oz)

Used capsule storage: 11

Auto shut off: Yes, after 9 minutes.

Dimensions:

L: 12.8"
W: 4.4"
H: 9.3"

Weight: 6.6 lbs

Price: It's not the cheapest option on the block, but the MSRP of $230 is quite reasonable. If you can pick it up cheaper, don't wait.

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By: Katie Schenk

Katie’s Cleveland proud; but she’s also lived in Australia, Switzerland and now stays in South Africa. That’s a roundabout way of saying she can’t sit still; she’s always moving, always busy.

She has a BA in International Relations from Kent State University and work towards a Masters in Human Rights. She speaks French, is learning German and used to dream in Spanish. For years, Katie worked as a producer on fashion and advertising shoots before she realized her passion was the written word.

Katie’s far more interested in guy’s gear than women’s, except she has a wardrobe brimming with little black dresses. She drinks her beer out of the bottle and is raising her two boys to be better men.

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